"It has always been a goal of mine to play professional basketball," Pickett said. "This is an opportunity I would like to explore at this time. I have not signed with an agent and I do not intend to do so. I have the option to remove my name and return to college."

Underclassmen have until May 8 to withdraw their name from the draft pool.

As a junior, Pickett scored 17.7 points per game to lead Manhattan, including a 33-point game in the conference tournament. The Jaspers finished the season 11-20.